Omron STC-FDR-SW01 User manual

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形STC-FDR-SW01
Factory Drive Recorder
Users Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the Factory Drive Recorder.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the Factory Drive Recorder.
Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of
the Factory Drive Recorder before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of
electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
Applicable Products
This manual covers the following products.
• Gig-E Vision STC－M Series
• USB３Vision STC－M Series
• USB3 Vision Remote Head Model STC－R Series

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ｉｎｔｒｏｄｕｃｔｉｏｎ ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Intended Audience.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Applicable Products............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Terms and Conditions Agreement .............................................................................................................................. 6
Warranty, Limitations of Liability................................................................................................................................. 6
Warranties .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Application Considerations........................................................................................................................................... 7
Suitability of Use................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Programmable Products..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Disclaimers.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Performance Data............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Change in Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Errors and Omissions......................................................................................................................................................... 7
１．Concept of this document ........................................................................................................................................ 8
２．System CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................................... 8
2-1. Machine Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 8
３．Installing applications.............................................................................................................................................. 10
3-1. Installing Sentech SDK ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3-2. Installing Factory Driver Recorder .......................................................................................................................... 11
3-3. Uninstallation ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
４．Application ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4-1.About GUI of this Application ................................................................................................................................... 12
4-1-1. Application window ............................................................................................................................................ 12
4-1-2. Toolbar ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4-1-3. Camera List ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
4-1-4. Status .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4-1-5. Camera Live Video ............................................................................................................................................. 14
５．Camera Connection and Settings ........................................................................................................................ 15
5-1. Description of Camera Settings................................................................................................................................ 15
5-1-1. Camera Registration and Settings .................................................................................................................... 15
６．Recording...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
6-1. Continuous Recording............................................................................................................................................... 16
6-2. Manual Recording ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
6-3. Trigger recording....................................................................................................................................................... 20
6-3-1. Time Trigger ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
6-3-2. Motion Detection ................................................................................................................................................ 23
6-3-3. Master Image Comparison................................................................................................................................. 25
6-3-4. Trigger Signal ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
6-3-5. Detection Setting................................................................................................................................................ 28
6-3-6. Timing of Trigger................................................................................................................................................ 31
7．Watching Recorded Video....................................................................................................................................... 33
８． Other Settings........................................................................................................................................................... 34
８-1. Save settings............................................................................................................................................................. 34
８-2. External I/O Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 36

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８-3.Language setting ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
８-4.ＳtViewer .................................................................................................................................................................... 38
8-4-1. Reading Settings................................................................................................................................................. 39
8-4-2.Saving Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 39
９．Limitations.................................................................................................................................................................... 40
9-1.USB Connectors for your PC ..................................................................................................................................... 40
9-2.PC Network Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 40
１０．Error Processing....................................................................................................................................................... 42
10-1.Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................ 42
10-２.Error Status............................................................................................................................................................. 42

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS AGREEMENT
WARRANTY, LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
Warranties
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Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and
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shipment. Omron Companies shall not be liable for the suitability or unsuitability or the results
from the use of Products in combination with any electrical or electronic components, circuits,
system assemblies or any other materials or substances or environments. Any advice,
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See http://www.omron.com/global/ or contact your Omron representative for published
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Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product
on which liability is asserted.

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APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
Suitability of Use
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or
regulations which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the
Product. At Buyer’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents
identifying ratings and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is
not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the Product in combination with
the end product, machine, system, or other application or use. Buyer shall be solely responsible
for determining appropriateness of the particular Product with respect to Buyer’s application,
product or system. Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS
BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY
RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
Programmable Products
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable
Product, or any consequence thereof.
DISCLAIMERS
Performance Data
Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials is provided as a guide
for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the
result of Omron’s test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application
requirements. Actual performance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
Change in Specifications
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and
other reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are
changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the
Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be
assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your
Omron’s representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.
Errors and Omissions
Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate;
however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or
omissions.

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１．CONCEPT OF THIS DOCUMENT
This document describes about “Factory Drive Recorder” system and function design of its
applications.
２．SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
This system is an application that connects industrial camera to Windows PC and records video
from camera.
2-1. Machine Configuration
Recommended machines/Specifications
Machines Design Specifications/Functions
ＩＰＣ／ＰＣ OMRON IPC Machine
Controller Sysmac IPC NY5
Series or generic PC
OS：Windows10 (64bit ver.)
CPU：Core-i7 3GHz or higher
RAM：１６ＧＢ
Display：１６００×９００
Cameras GigE Vision Model Maximum of 8 cameras
See ［Camera configuration
example］
USB3 Vision Model
IPC
／PC
OMRON IPC Machine Controller
Sysmac IPC NY5 Series
Or generic PC
USB or LAN
Connection
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ndustrial Camera

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Camera configuration example
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０．４ ＭＰ １・ｃｏｌｏｒ USB3.0 330 fps
０．４ ＭＰ １・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 440 fps
０．４ ＭＰ ２・ｃｏｌｏｒ・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 300 fps
０．４ ＭＰ ８・ｃｏｌｏｒ GigE 30 fps
１．３ ＭＰ １・ｃｏｌｏｒ USB3.0 60 fps
１．３ ＭＰ １・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 60 fps
１．３ ＭＰ ２・ｃｏｌｏｒ・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 60 fps
１．３ ＭＰ ４・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 ３0 fps
１．３ ＭＰ １・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ GigE 45 fps
２．０ ＭＰ ２・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ GigE ２5 fps
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2
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2
GigE 10 fps
３．０ ＭＰ １・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 55 fps
３．０ ＭＰ ２・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ USB3.0 55 fps
５．０ ＭＰ １・ｃｏｌｏｒ USB3.0 35 fps
20.4 ＭＰ 1・ｍｏｎｏｃｈｒｏｍｅ GigE 4 fps
※：The maximum frame rate depends on the performance of your PC.

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３．INSTALLING APPLICATIONS
Install applications to your PC to use this system.
Installation required
Application Name File Name Description
SentechSDK SentechSDKInstaller.exe Camera driver and detailed
camera settings
Factory Drive Recorder Setup.exe This application
Required for PC environment to use system
Application Name Version Description
Windows Media Player 12 or later For playing recorded video
3-1. Installing Sentech SDK
1) Execute SentechSDKInstaller.exe. 2) Check on “I accept…” and click the [Next] button.
3) Click the [Typical] button. 4) Click the [Install] button.
5) Click the [Finish] button and complete the installation.

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3-2. Installing Factory Driver Recorder
1)Execute Setup.exe. 2) Change installation folder or click the
[Next] button.
3) Click the [Next] button. 4) Click the [Close] button and complete the
installation.
3-3. Uninstallation
Here are steps to uninstall this system from your PC:
1) Open Windows Start menu > Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Program and features
2) Right click and uninstall [Sentech SDK(x64)v1.1.2 Update2]
3) Right click and uninstall [FactoryDriveRecorder]

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４．Application
Please execute this application with administrator account. Also, please connect cameras before
running the application.
4-1.About GUI of this Application
4-1-1. Application window
The main window is displayed when application is started.
No. Name
１Toolbar
２Camera list
３Status
４Camera live video
５Camera No.
4-1-2. Toolbar
Tool Name Description
Setting This can change detailed settings in the advanced setting window.
This will not work while recording.
History This shows a list of recorded files. This will not work while
recording.
Help This shows the version of this application.
Capture This records video capture images of all connected cameras.
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REC If [Manual recording] is selected from recording selector, this will
start the manual recording. If [Trigger recording] is selected,
trigger recording will start.
Recording
selector
Recording behavior can be selected from [Manual recording] or
[Trigger recording].
Continuous Continuous recording will run if this is ON. Turn this OFF if you
want to stop the continuous recording.
4-1-3. Camera List
This list shows thumbnails and settings of connected cameras.
Items Description
IP address IP addresses of cameras connected by LAN（GigE）
Exposure time Exposure time of camera (µs)
Gain Camera gain (db)
Frame rate Camera frame rate （Fps）
4-1-4. Status
This shows working status of the application.
Status Description
Shooting Camera is showing live video.
The video is being saved Video is being saved (except for
continuous recording).
I saved the video Video saving as file is completed.
I saved the image Images from camera are saved by
[Capture] button.
Preparing to record For trigger recording（See 6-3.6 Timing of
Trigger Recording ）.

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4-1-5. Camera Live Video
This shows video of camera selected from thumbnail in the camera list.
Camera No. is shown on top left side of live video.
If the box near the camera No. is clicked, detection area set by motion detection
recording/master image comparison recording is shown.
Click on
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５．Camera Connection and Settings
This window can configure settings of connected cameras.
5-1. Description of Camera Settings
5-1-1. Camera Registration and Settings
This settings will register connected cameras.
No. Items Description
１Recognized camera The list of connected cameras is shown here.
Click and select cameras to register.
２Camera to register Select registered camera No. from list and click the
[Add] button.
Selected camera will be registered, and registered
camera will be shown here.
３Individual camera
settings
This can change exposure time/gain/frame rate
settings of selected camera.

Selectable frame rate will change by value of
exposure time.
４Camera video preview This shows preview video of camera selected in
Individual camera settings.
５Details Settings More detailed settings of camera can be changed.
StViewer will run if [StViewer] button is clicked.
→See 8-4.StViewer
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６．Recording
This system can select following recording behaviors:
Recording Behavior Description
Continuous recording Video will be recorded all the time.
This can record video by maximum of 1 year (366 days).
Manual recording Recording can be started/stopped manually.
This can record video by maximum of 60 minutes.
Trigger
recording
Time trigger Recording will run once a day at specified time
Motion
detection
Recording will run when any change of camera’s video
is detected.
Master image
comparison
Recording will run when any difference between
prepared image and camera’s video is detected.
Trigger signal Uses switch input connected to camera for trigger of
recording.
Trigger signal
(TCP command)
Uses TCP command input for trigger of recording.
6-1. Continuous Recording
This recording will allow all registered camera to record video all the time.
The behavior of continuous recording can be configured at the [Manual recording setting]
tab in the Advanced Setting window.

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Configuration item Description
Recording days Sets number of days of continuous recording.
Range: 1 – 366 days
Split file recording
time
Sets recording time for each file. Range: 1 – 60
minutes
(If time is set to 60 minutes, 24 files are
generated each day.)
［１］Setting continuous recording
1) Click the [Setting] button in the main window, then click the [Manual recording setting]
tab in the Advanced Setting window
2) Set “Recording days” and “Split file recording time” in the Continuous recording setting
section.
3) Close the Advanced Setting window by clicking the [OK] button.
［２］Starting continuous recording
4) Recording will start if [Continuous] button in the main window is clicked ([Continuous] is
turned ON)
5) All registered camera’s video will be recorded.
［３］Confirming recorded videos
6) Confirm save folder by Windows explorer, etc.
Save folder path for continuous recording:
C:\OMRON\FactoryDriveRecorder\Movies\Always (Default)
Folders are split by date.
Save folder for video files can be changed by settings. (See 8-1. Save Setting）
Video files of continuous recording will not be shown in [History] window.
Recording will stop if [Continuous] button is clicked during continuous recording.
([Continuous] is turned OFF)
[Recording days] can be set up to 366 days. Recorded files are split by each date folder.
Old files whom date is over [Recording days] will be automatically deleted.
Ex.) When [Recording days] is 10, files and folders generated 11 days ago or earlier are
deleted.

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6-2. Manual Recording
This allows all registered camera to record video manually.
The behavior of manual recording can be configured at the [Manual recording setting] tab
in the Advanced Setting window.
Configuration item Description
Recording time Sets maximum time of manual recording.
Range: 1 – 60 minutes
After starting manual recording, the recording will
stop automatically when specified recording time is
exceeded. (Recording can be stopped manually)
［１］Setting manual recording
1) Click the [Setting] button in the main window, then click the [Manual recording setting]
tab in the Advanced Setting window.
2) Set “Recording days” in the Manual recording setting section.
3) Close the Advanced Setting window by clicking the [OK] button.
［２］Starting manual recording
4) Select [Manual recording] and click [REC] button in the main window.
5) All registered camera’s video will be recorded.

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［３］Confirming recorded videos
6) Click the [History] button in the main window and confirm
（See 7. Watching Recorded Video）
Save folder for video files can be changed by settings. (See 8-1. Save Setting）
Recording will stop when [REC] button is clicked during the manual recording.
[Setting] button is inactive during manual recording.

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6-3. Trigger recording
This recording allows cameras to record videos before/after events by using specified
event signal for trigger.
The behavior of trigger recording can be configured at the [Trigger recording settings] tab
in the Advanced setting window.
No. Name Description
１Event signal Selects type of trigger recording.
２Recording time Sets trigger recording time.（※1）
Range: 300 sec. before trigger – 300 sec. after
trigger
３Trigger occurrence time (time
trigger)
If [Time trigger] is selected in the
Event signal section,
trigger time can be specified.
Range: 0:00 – 23:59
４Detection condition (trigger
signal)
If [Trigger signal] is selected in the Event signal
section, a camera to receive trigger signal can
be selected.
５Detection condition (motion
detection / master image
comparison)
If [Motion detection] or [Master image
comparison] is selected in the Event signal
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